Washington 911 Site + One Way Toll Bridge + Johnson On Trump Raid

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Marietta Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town...

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Now, today's weather:

A stray t-shower; not as warm. High: 77 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

1. The Washington County 911 Center gets an official operations site. (WTAP)
2. The Memorial Bridge will soon transition to one-way only, from Parkersburg to Belpre. (WTAP)
3. Southeast Ohio's U.S. Congressman Bill Johnson says the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump's home in Mar-A-Lago shows a willingness to weaponize the FBI and DOJ for political purposes. (Bill Johnson)
4. A former court mediator from Ohio has been arrested for allegedly sending poop-filled envelopes to Ohio Republican politicians. (NYPost)
5. Dolly Parton visited Ohio to discuss her Imagination Library. (Statenews)

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Today in Marietta:

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From my notebook:

• Visit Marietta Ohio: "It's River, Trails, & Ales Festival week! Kick-off is at Gunlock Park behind Lowe's Thursday followed by the kick-off party at Marietta Brewing Company. Be sure to check out their site for more information! https://www.rtafest.com/" (Visit Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
• Marietta College: "One of the top conference pitchers during the early 2000s, Candice Miller was a two-time first-team All-OAC honoree. During her four years playing for Coach Jeanne Arbuckle, she compiled some impressive stats, inc
• Marietta College: "Once again, the Esbenshade Series at Marietta College will offer an eclectic roster of performers and speakers that will entertain and inspire audiences throughout the 2022-23 academic year as four of the five events will be conducted at..." (Marietta College via Facebook)
• Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "A little recap from the Belpre Homecoming last Thursday and Friday! We had a great time! We met a lot of new faces, received wonderful feed back via survey, and had maybe one too many funnel cakes! Thank you to all who took the time to s..." (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
• The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "Mound Cemetery was established in 1801 by Marietta city founders in order to preserve the Great Mound (also known as Conus), a prehistoric Adena burial mound. We're hosting Cemetery Tours: Fair Winds and Following Seas on Saturday at 10a..." (The Castle - Marietta, Oh via Facebook)
• Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Did you know MBHD offers Birth and Death Certificates?! Anyone born in the State of Ohio can get their Birth Certificate! For a Death Certificate, the deceased must have passed with-in city limits! 1. Stop in M-F 8am to 4pm. 3rd floor, 3..." (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
• Memorial Health System: "The road to long-term health begins with your primary care provider who oversees your preventive health screenings. With your provider's help, you can take proactive steps to delay, alleviate, and prevent chronic illness. The more your p..." (Memorial Health System via Facebook)
• Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for August 10th! An * signifies a private facility stop." (Washington County Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Christopher Schmitt

About me: Hey there, I'm the community publisher for Patch.com/marietta. I've lived in Marietta for most of my life. I graduated from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 2014. I wrote for a community newspaper before moving to New York to be a national correspondent for IHeartRadio. I'm looking forward to bringing my experience back home with me and providing Marietta with the outstanding journalism she deserves. You can email me at christopher.schmitt@patch.com or call me at 740-516-4969.

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